Soil & best crops in Riwo
West Pokot sub-county · West Pokot county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Riwo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Riwo is in West Pokot sub-county, West Pokot County.
📍 1.4321°, 35.0434° · Pop: 27,527
Riwo ward sits in West Pokot sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 27,527 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Riwo are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Riwo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Riwo Ward (located within West Pokot sub-county, West Pokot County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Riwo, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Riwo
Riwo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Riwo in?
Riwo is a ward in West Pokot sub-county, West Pokot County, Kenya.
Which county is Riwo ward in?
Riwo ward is in West Pokot County, Kenya, within West Pokot sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Riwo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Riwo are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Riwo" section on this page.